Is there a way to replace the doors on built in wardrobes?

Question

The flat we are buying has a double built-in wardrobe, but the doors are horrible! I wondered if it is possible to either remove the entire thing or replace the doors. Has anyone ever done this, or know of a website/company in the UK that sells replacement doors for built-in wardrobes?

Answer 1

Of course you can - measure the existing doors and ensure your new ones are the exact same size.

Not that difficult really

Answer 2

Yes of course it is possible to replace the wardrobe doors .Most of these doors will come off with the removal of just a few screws which are on a spring hinge.

I would doubt however that it will be a standard size so that will be the main issue

I suggest you look up your local paper for joiners who could do this work for not a great deal of money , and you should get a nice finish as well.. It will still be less expensive than buying new free standing wardrobes , and you can also have the inside fitted out to your own spec.

A joiner can also look at how to adapt your other doors to make sliding , but you may have a problem with Fire regulations , especially if you live in England where all new internal doors need to be fitted with springs to make them close automatically and reduce risk of fire spreading quickly.

Good Luck in the new house.

Answer 3

It would be better to have a photo, but I do belive that all your options are possible. I am sure there is a local mill shop in your area that can wither build you a pair of doors or purchase a set from a door manufacturer.



You should be able to remove the wardrobe expecially if it is a built in Cabinet and replace the whole unit of you prefer.



You can change the doors to sliding doors but remeber that you will have less than half the opening clear at one time-

If the opening is only 30" wide, than that leaves 15" or less of opening ( probably less because the doors should overlap a little.



Good Luck

Answer 4

Anything is possible but without seeing them it hard to tell the best way.

Another option is to get a builder who specilises in home hanyman work to have alook and advise as it can cost similar to doing it yourself, depending on what is actually involved

Answer 5

yes of course it is..

if you cant buy something of a similar size then make them your self from equivalent sized ply or mdf sheets.